English Explanatory Dictionary

authentic cadence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cadence involving the resolution of the dominant chord (V) to the root chord (I).

Word forms

authentic cadence authentic cadences

Etymology

From authentic + cadence.

Synonyms

perfect cadence closed cadence

Derived words

imperfect authentic cadence perfect authentic cadence
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